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The Sunday morning news. [volume] (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1886-1891, 1887-02-27
Selpents as Ornaments Of Fashion.

Il
No little beetles or serpents have as Syet
appeared this season upon the evening
toilet of those of the earth who can afford
to be eccentric. Twenty years ago French
women had caprice about snakes. They
made pets of them. The Princesse de la
Tour d'Auvergne always kept little one in
her packet, alive of course Her husband
objected, and Der friends did not all quite
like it. bat no entreaties availed to separate
her from her Little reptile that she loved
Nine Musard wore a small viper on her
neck among her incompatible diamonds.
Wren she appeared in her box at the opera
every glass ia the house was leveled at her
as she sat scintillating with diamonds, and
with the dark coil of the serpent's body
illustrating the Wilderness of her neck
Later on the Countesse de Villineuve for
several months wore on her neck beauti-
full scarabeus beetle. 1t was tethered to
ring by very slender golden cham. 1t
could run about on her shoulders; sight
which pleased few who saw it. An Ameri-
can lady, a few seasons ago, initiated this
distinguished example. In both cases the
little creatures died of starvation. London
News
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-28

People in Kansas are perishing of cold
and hunger.
Cardinal Lorenzo Ilarione Randi is dead,
aged IS years
The Empress Eugene is talking Of a visit
to the Holy Land.
Another STRIKE in the Pittsburs coal re-
gion is threatened
a United states naval vessel is to be sent
after the big raft.
The formation of an international copy
right league IN Boston is proposed.
The governor of Nebraska protests
against the confirmation of Mr.. Lamar.
There is enough crude oil above ground
in Pennsylvania to last nine years at the
present demand.
Senator Dawes bill to make the position
OF fish commissioner a salaried one has
passed the senate.
Important changes in tho running of
evening trains from Boston to Albany will
go into effect Sunday.
The Great Eastern has been sold to
British metal firm for El6, 100. The vessel
will be broken up as old metal
A dispatch from st. Petersburg says that
dents of the university in that city.
All the absent cardinals have been sum
moned to return to Rome before Jan. | to
take part in the pope's jubilee celebra
ion.
The report of the commission to investi-
gate the affairs of the Pacific railroads will
not lie sent to congress until after the re-
cess.
Gen. Sheridan, who is commander and
chief of the order, will be the guest of the
Loyal Legion in Boston on the evening Of
Wednesday, Jan. 4.
Sheehy, member of parliament, was tried
at Clonmel, Ireland, for melting resistance
to eviction, and was sentenced to on
month S Imprisonment.
The recount of votes in Boston dsplaces
Charles l.. Flint from the school board and
gives the place to Thomas O'Grady, Jr.
Mayor o Brien's majority is slightly do
creased.
Prince Nilam of Hyderabad, Iniia, has
engaged James Longham of Canada to
manage his vast estates ON the American
plan, with the most improved agricultural
implements
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-28
COUNTY NEWS
NorrldpewoCk.

Everett, little son of Roscoe Blake
broke one of his arms last week. DR.
Brown reduced the fracture.
Geo. Nugent was presented with an cle-
giant plush smoking case by his employees
Christmas.
A double wedding took place last We'd
nesday evening at the residence of Nat
Grant. The happy pair were Geo, Grant
to Angie Worthng and Fernando Worth
ing to BERTHE Grant.
Miss Clara Cannon was quite badly in
jured while jumping from n sleigh sun.
day evening.
Ira Rogers who died Saturday was bur
led Monday afternoon Mr.. Rogersswas
great sufferer from consumption.
The Christmas tree IN the Longley dis
trict was attended by about so. \ good
ly number of presents made the people
happy.
The Baptist and Congregational church
es both had tree. The former had an
entertainment which was enjoyed by
those present. Chas Moore acted rs San
ia Claus.
Mrs. Emclne Morton was made happy
Christmas by goodly number of pres
cuts, CouSistihS VI ST. VI SlINcI hniNts
and forks, pair of vases, etc, etc. Mrs.
Morton is foreman in Conant & Hussey
coat shop. The presents were given by
the ladies in the shop under her charge.
Mr.. + b. Daniels cutter in Conant &
Iiussey's clothing establishment has re-
turned home to Thomaston, Elmer Townt
of Madison has succeeded him
About one hundred attended the Christ
mas tree at Eben Taylor last Saturday
evening. A large number of nice pres
ents were distributed among the company
The tree and entertainment at the Meth
odist church was very pleasant affair
The hall was filled. John Benson acted "a
Santa Claus, and all the children ant
many of the older ones were made happy
! by pretty and useful presents.
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Scion.

The Christmas tree and oyster supper
Sat. evening Dec. oath. at the NJ. +.
church was de ided success The sup
per was served in the yestry and after
the company satisfied the wants of the
inner man, they all repaired to the body
of the church which was very neatly and
tastefully trimmed for the occasion,
where were two beautifully laden Christ
mas trees. The audience were called to
order by Moses French Esq the sup
erntendent of the $. s. School. The
services commenced by singing the
DoXology in which all the congregation
were requested to join. Excellent and
appropriate remarks were made by the
superintendent who then called on the
pastor Rev c, A. I.aughton to Offer
prayers. After brief remarks by TIL
pastor, the trees We're relieved of their
burdens. "All Hail the power of Jesus
name" was sung, the whole congregation
joining the benediction pronounced by
the pastor, and all returned early to
their homes joyous and happy.
A quiet wedding occurred at the resi-
dcnce of j. II. Rowcll Esq, on Thursday
evening Dec. Goth. Their daughter Cora
NJ. was married to Wright S. Cram one
of Solons best young men. Mr. Cram,
unlike many of our young men, settled
down in Maine, having bought farm
near the village,
The measles and railroad are the chief
topics of conversation among us. The
former have had their run, but the rail
road fever seems to be on the increase,
and wlllprobably have its run until we hear
the shrek of the whistle, the rattle of
'down brakes and the conductor calling
SolOn
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-28

Congressman Seth c. MofTat of Michigan
is dead.
Archbishop Walsh of Dublin, is expected
to go to Rome Immediately.
A syndicate has been formed in Paris to
maintain the price of copper.
Banker Ives transactions in Mineral
Range stock are to be Investigated.
Russia is to make no more movements of
troops to Poland during the winter
The prince of Wales was reproved by his
royal mother for his visit to Sullivan
There is n possibility that Sow1ers of the
Northwestern league may pitch for Bo'to n.
The Eastern railway directors are re-
strained, temporarily at least, from organ
izing.
The postal dispatch between Boston and
Toledo is to be reduced to one exchange
daily.
A Vienna dispatch intimates Austria's
willingness to sacrifice King Ferdinand to
Russia
More than six and half millions OF bar
rels of flour were made in Minneapolis the
past year
Nearly 1900 applications for pensions
have been made ut the state ouse in Au
gusta Me
The alien land act proves too comprehen-
sive in its operations, and several changes
are proposed.
Gems Butler and Pryor are to secure
counsel for Thomas Callan of Lowell, under
arrest in London as a dynamiter.
A despatch from Vienna says that it is
rumored that Count kalnoky the Austro-
hungarian foreign minister, is about to re-
sign.
The members of the New York produce
exchange have decided by majority vote
of over 700 to close the exchange until next
Tuesday.
Capt. johnson and twenty-five sailors
We're drowned with the ship Alfred Watts
in West India waters in October only two
| persons surviving.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-28
THE KELLY LETTER RETURNED


HALIFAX, N. 8, Dec. 27-Frank c.
McNeally and his brother Harry departed
last evening by train, ostensibly for Maine
Before leaving Harry said his brother was
not likely to cross into the States yet He
talked of returning to his old home in a
few weeks when matters have been
smoothed over and the public interest in
the affair has subsidsd.
Stipendiary Motion surrendered to Con-
sui Phean the Kelly letter, which Harry
stated was forcibly taken from him.
Harry McNeally was emphatic in his
declaration that the Saco bank will not
lose a dollar by the embezzlement, The
brothers still decline to give any informa-
ton about what has been done with the
stolen bonds. The public opinion is that
the bank has received them back or has its
clutches upon them.
SACo, Me, Dec. 21.-The claim of De-
tectve Power of Halifax for the reward
offered by the Saco and Bddeford Savings
Institution, had the effect of bringing the
bank officials together for lengthy con
sultation. They say that the reward was
| offered for the arrest and conviction of
McNeally and the return of the stolen
securities. the arrest was made, but in
country from which the prisoner could not
he extradited, and the detective had been
unable to get his hand on the stolen bonds
| or even learn where they were. Therefore,
they claim that Detective Power has no
| right to the reward.
Treasurer kelly's letter, which he gave
Harry McNealy on the latter's departure
for Nova Scotia, and which was seized by
Lawyer Smith in Halifax, was written by
| Treasurer Kelly few minutes before train
time, Friday night and was not authorized
| by the bank authorities. 1t was intended,
says Treasurer Kelly, for Harry to use,
merely as means of Identification in
Halifax, with no idea that it would leave
| his hands. The trustees of the institution
| held a meeting at the bank yesterday after
noon and passed a vote regulating
Treasurer kelly's letter, and declaring it
unauthorized by the bank authorities.
AS to what will be done with the young
defauter if he returns to Saco is matter
which lies wholly with the county attorney
| II. II. Burbank. That gentleman, when
interviewed last night, said 81 have held
no consultation with anybody relative to
Frank {. MeNeally's return The indict-
ment for larceny was found against him by
the grand jury at the September term of
the court, and it is not now within the ju-
risdiction of the tank or any private in
dividual to stop the prosecution of the de
| fauter
"a capias writ was ordered by the court
after the grand jury reported the indict-
ment and if the county attorney does his
duty the prisoner will he arrested and tried
Nobody has the right to state the local au
| thorities will not prosecute the case. -
But, " said the reporter. ''if the bank
officers do not see fit to appear against the
prisoner at the trial, what will become of
| the CASE"
"rhe county can summons any witnesses
it pleases and compel them to appear in
court and give testimony" was Attorney
Burbank's reply.
Harry McNeally is not expected home
bafora tho lasf Of tho ,yaak
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-28
M aOiSoD.

James Perkins, Warren Nuttng and
Sextns Benson started for East Branch
last Thursday, with three pairs of heavy
horses. They will haul from the yard for
Omar Clark.
Constable Stevenson created consider
able excitement in town last week by
summoning number of our citizens to
appear before the grand jury.
Cyrus Brown has sold his res aurant
business to Horace Spear and skipped
NJ. S. Perkins has bought out the
Moore brothers, at the Arson end of the
bridge. They are now engaged in taking
account of stock.
Christmas exercises were held Saturday
evening at the Free Baptist and Methodist
churches. Both houses were filled with
people and the trees loaded with gifts.
Sabbath evening Christmas carol ser
vice was held in the Congregational
church.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-28

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M%fsnah w iid!i, Oh Onntoh 'eStiheo tnat nc
n"hshl wv" u'lnNs theIe whlIe inc 'r"hn Jury was
IN session., al inc 9eptcinpGt t9f,n nI CUT 10.
W WI, nv P'i"" = .citS' NN"'t" NcS'"i"S'
Linton, testlh9d that nc drank liqnor thITe WIN
nan l"l,e on tte saihe Gay Johnson Hunt o'
iitlshela' 'estihea that ne bought HIuor there
sin,9 June, uid MOI remember now many times, y
pro,hc , sine Jnne, fefley -. GOD OF barhh.',
than once Sherid ymcb5n 'I Den SheriG Mich.
eli and Trial Justice Dascomb testified to search
and seizure process last August wherein Skowhc-
pleaded guilty.
Hon. $. 5. Brown for the defendant contendcd
in substance that this was a criminal case and the
Jury could only convict on legal evidence; that
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-28

The Kennebec Journal with commend
able enterprise, issued an extra edition
containing complete account of the OBJ
sequies of the late Governor Bodwell, and
had them for sale on the streets before
the trains left for east and west,
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The Most Wonderful Yet |!

In presenting the following testimonial
it gives me great pleasure in knowing
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upon the face, that none can dispute the
power of that which can produce such a
change in five days, DIR. CoNANr.
THE FORKS, MAINE, Dec 22nd, 81.
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ago became fearfully poisoned by what
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come very painful. Now after five days
treatment, find all healed and the text
ure of the, skin assuming its natural
healthy texture again, and the two photos
before and after treatment must prove
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RICHARD MORRIS,
SkoWHEGAN, Me-, Dec. 22nd 81.
We the undersigned having witnessed
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-28

An enabling act has been presented in
the House, looking to the admission of
Dakota, but it is thought that the Demo-
Gratis will make the admission of tab
condition of the admission of Dakota.
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Daniel Manning's Caree r.


NE" ohh' Dec. ~o,-puhiei Mahhihs'
ex-secretary Oh the United states treasury
was haeiVe Oh Aioahy' ,oa ~ l.,
where ne was oorn III 1901 III,
early Ire ne was very poor, ana
ne began work az the age OF J., "heh ne
entered tne once o. Inc Albany At'as
NOW Inc Argus as ONCE ooy, put, masking
up ms mind TO acquire knowledge Oh nii
the branches OF the newspaper business, ne
worked MS way through the pruning once
as compositor ana foreman, ehen became
reporter ana aiterward an associate editor
rising nnaiiy 10 'he post oi executive au
hlhistratioh anu business management
Mr' manning was saio 10 oe WHY ana
interesting cohVersatiohaiiso' pue one WHO
never got upon us ieet at s'ate conveh-
ZION, ana even len caiied OH temporarily
70 organize one, 'acatea 'he cha,r'hahsplP
as soon as possible ais aoillIy lay more
III quie'iy 'aihihe WIN hieh ~ ms heau
quarters 10 win their support, anu Ia "ha'
was termed hhe WORK mr manning
managed 'he campaign Oh MT. Sieveiahd
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-28
EIY'S
CREAM BALM
TRY the CURE. HAY-FEVER
II Wasn't That Kind.

"Mertilda, is you III hub with mel"
&C. way. sam Johnsing, cose isn't"
"ShO' 'Tilda, don't say dat, for my heart
burns"-
"Hold on Mister JObnsing eff You has the
heartburn Jest 20 go and gil "A box er then
Woodbury's Dyspepsia Killers.
they will cure 20 heartburn Immediately at
once. and II you suffer, from water-brash, sam,
they will cue that too"
But, 'Tida it aint that kind"
"Never 20 mind, SAM 1t must be Indigestion
than makes you look so glum, and the
D. H.
will cue Dyspepsia and Indigestion quict er
and cleaner than you can rob a hen roo,t,
Mister JOhnsiRg.-Good day.
DoOlittle 4 smith. "a and 20 fremont Street
Boston, will send a box of DIR. Mark X. o0d-
bury Dyspepsia Killers by mail, IN airy rart o :
the U. g., on receipt Of ID cents or trial box
for Is cents.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-28
CONGRESS ADJOURNED.
The Holiday Recess-Ways and Means
Committee Not Made Up.

Inc hofiuaN hecess-Nays ana means
Committee Not Made Up.
WASHINGTON, Dee. 22.-The first politi
cal debate of the session enlivened the pro-
ceedings In the upper branch Senator
Plumb opened fire with an exceedingly
sharp attack on the president, and when
Beck of Kentucky tried to retort he was so
irritated that welltimed question from
Senator Allison quite upset him. Vest and
Beck defended the administration. The
bill providing for the appointment
Of a fishery commissioner was passed.
The joint resolution for adjournment
over the holidays was discussed at
length and concurred in by vote Of II to
10. The house ordered several new COM
mittees and adjourned out of respect to the
memory Of Representative Kane Of New
York
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Congress adj
journs for the holidays without the an
nouncement Of the committees on ways and
means and appropriations. In the senate
yesterday, after long speech by Mr..
Dolph, In regard to polygamy, and the
transaction Of little routine business, an
executive session was ordered, and at its
expiration an adjournment until Jan. 4
took nlacA
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-28

The Biddeford & Saco bank robber Me
Nealley arrived at Halifax, was arrested.
His brother Harry met him there and
it is surmsed that the bank has recovered
the bonds by purchasing them Of Nc
Nealley.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-28

Probably the most elegant silk UNI
brella in Skowhegan is the property OF
the publisher of this paper, presented by
his employees as Christmas present.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-28

Reports of extremely cold weather with
great suffering from want of fuel are re-
ported from Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado
and eaven as far South at Texas last
week. There are accounts of loss OF
life and great suffering and of large losses
of stock
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-28

The Bangor Wing is informed by
Messrs. r. Dobson & Son of Pittstield,
that the report that they are about to
build mill in Burnham is wholly with
OH foundation.
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SKoWhEcAN MARKET.
BOSTON MARKETS.
Flo ~ aud Grain.

M IT NlT GrlIn.
BpsToS. Dec 20
FLOUR Wmterwheat straight and roller 81 %
10 3; spring patents s. to 81 Cornmeal 81 u
bag
CORN-Steamer yellow s. to Csc.
OATS Choice " to I5c.
The above prices are for car lots
Provisions.
PORK Prime mess SiG75. Hams 10 to lie
FRESH BEEF-Choice steers IN to Sc a pound
MUTrON-Spring lambs to ". Brighton nut
ton 6lsc.
Farm Produce.
BUTrER-Western extra fresh creamery 900
to SIC: fresh imitation choice - to 2iI6c; Vermont
dairy new : to &c.
09}S-Easteru fresh 81 to 28c
CHEESE Northern IL to l2<c.
POULTRY-Northern fresh fowls to loo
POTATOES-varmont rose SOC Der bush
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A NATIONAL CHARTER

Granted to the Cigarmakers by the
knights OF Labor.
PHILADELPHIA, Penn, Dec 21.-The CT
garmakers' national convention, in session
here, received from the general execu
tive board OF the Knights of Labor
their national charter after which they
formed permanent organization I'M
der the name and title of 1.-THE In
ternational Trades Assembly of Cigar
makers and Packers No. 223." Anthony
Benningen of this city was elected master
workman and Albert Hoffman of this city
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-28
A Card of Thanks,

The Sabbath school scholars and
teachers joins in sending thanks to Mrs.
j. C. Foster, for her thoughtfulness in
sending numerous presents to the chill
dren and parents of Dist No. 2, (The
Forks.)
MRS. EVA STEWART,
ARS FANNIE KrNNHNY
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SIX PAGES.

Appearances are that the Saco savings
bank has recovered its stolen bonds and
will not prosecute the thief.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-28
Nrs. pniter's New Manngers.

New York, Dec. 23.-Abbey, Schoeffel
& Grau announce that Mrs, James Brown
Potter will appear under their management
after her contract with Mr.. Miner expires.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-28

A correspondent of the Kennebcc Jour
nal suggests the erection of suitable
granite monument as an expression of
public affection for the late Governor
Bodwel This is suggestion worthy of
consideration very appropriate mon
ument would be mammoth granite
shaft.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-28
TIE-UP OF THE READING r AD

Thirty or Forty Thousand Men Involved
In Labor Battle.
1t is said upon authority that word has
beeu passed along the line of the entire
Reading system and that 80, 600 or 10000
men in the service of that company will
refuse to 60 to work and will remain out
until the Port Richmond troubles are set
tied
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-28
$1,000 for DIR. McGIynn.

New YORK, Dec. % Rev. Dr. Nc
Glynn was last evening presented with a
purse of Si20J raised by his former parish
toner's of St Stephens church.